As some of you know, yesterday morning I sold my Gen3 Outback and purchased a Gen4 Outback in the arvo. Absolutely thrilled 
Here are some specs:
MY08 3.0R Premium. Diamond Grey metallic. 5-speed auto with paddle shifters and SI-Drive....pretty much the same as a Spec-B apart from all the Outback specific body panels and the suspension.
Overall impressions are very positive 
- The whole engine/driveline is even smoother & more refined than the my already smooth Gen3 H6.
- Seats are way more supportive than that of my Gen3 & Gen2. Finally they used some decent leather as well!
- Corners flatter (much more Liberty-like) and rides the bumps much more smoothly.
- Rear air-con vents a welcome addition
- Reversible cargo floor and one-action folding rear seats have already come in handy after a trip to the garden nursery
- Nice sound system. Also nice to have steering wheel controls.
Negatives?
- Steering lacks feel. Not sure if its same steering as the Liberty?
- SI-Drive programming not to my satisfaction. No good middle ground.
- Build quality not as good as Gen3, but still very well put together
Hopefully get a good couple years out this one, and once I start kitting it out for off-road use, it'll take me places...
Got a Gen4? Tell me of your experiences please!
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